2023 Gatton Back to College Weekend (in person)
The Gatton Back to College Weekend will be held from Friday 1 December to Sunday 3 December, hosted by the UQ Gatton Past Students' Association. All past students of the Gatton Campus/Queensland Agricultural College are invited to attend all or any part of the weekend.
A key activity of the weekend is the acknowledgment of “featured anniversary groups” and their year group reunions.
Click here to view the images from the 2022 Back to College Weekend reunion dinner
2023 Back to College Weekend "10 Year" featured anniversary groups
| The year you completed your studies | 1963 | 1973 | 1983 | 1993 | 2003 | 2013 |
| Anniversary | 60th | 50th | 40th | 30th | 20th | 10th |
2023 Back to College Weekend "5 Year" featured anniversary groups
| The year you completed your studies | 1958 | 1968 | 1978 | 1988 | 1998 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Anniversary | 65th | 55th | 45th | 35th | 25th | 15th | 5th |
Program of events
| Friday 1 December 2023 | |
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| 2:30pm | Registration opens downstairs Morrison Hall |
| 4:30pm | Walkway Cafe opens for drinks (next to Dining Hall) |
| 5:45pm | Registration desk closes |
| 6pm | BBQ at the Walkway Cafe |
| Saturday 2 December 2023 | |
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| 8–9am | Breakfast at the Dining Hall |
| 9am | Downstairs Morrison Hall recreation area:
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| 10am–12pm | Campus Bus Tour at regular intervals throughout the day * |
| 10am | School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability facilities tour, hosted by Professor Vic Galea, Deputy Head of School, School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, UQ ** |
| 11:30am | Year group photos on the steps of the Foundation Building |
| 12–1pm | Lunch at the Dining Hall |
| 1pm | School of Veterinary Science facilities tour, hosted by Professor Nigel Perkins, Head of School, School of Veterinary Science, UQ ** |
| 3pm | Bar opens for pre-dinner drinks outside the Walkway Cafe (EFTPOS available) |
| 3pm | Annual General Meeting, Main Lecture Theatre, Building 8178 (located behind the Foundation Building) |
| 4pm | Live music commences outside the Walkway Cafe |
| 4:!5pm | Registration desk closes and moves to Dining Hall |
| 5:45pm | Pre-dinner drinks conclude, guests welcome to enter the Dining Hall |
| 6:15pm | Reunion dinner commences |
| 11:15pm | Dining Hall closes |
| Sunday 3 December 2023 | |
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| 8–9am | Breakfast at the Dining Hall |
| 10am | Campus Bus Tour at regular intervals until noon |
| 10:30am | Morning Tea at Morrison Hall |
| 12–1pm | Casual sandwich lunch at Morrison Hall |
| 1pm | Depart at leisure |
*All tours depart from and return to the front of Morrison Hall. People going on tours of the Dairy or Veterinary facilities please note that enclosed shoes must be worn. Final tour schedule to be confirmed prior to the event.
** All tours to depart from Morrison Hall. Guests attending tours must wear enclosed shoes.
Cost (per person)
- Friday 1 December:
- BBQ dinner: $26
- Saturday 1 December:
- breakfast $26
- lunch $22
- reunion dinner $80 (includes pre-dinner drinks, 3 course meal, 2 bottle of wine per table of 10)
- Sunday 3 December:
- breakfast $26
- lunch $12
Accommodation Rates are charged per room, per night.
- Shelton/Pitt Halls: $95
- Shelton Hall (single air-conditioned): $105
- Shelton Hall (double air-conditioned): $125
- Campus Motel: $150
Any further enquiries, please contact the Secretary, Kim Jorgensen on 0438 130 963 or email: gattonpaststudents@uq.edu.au
If you require assistance with your registration, please contact the Alumni and Community Engagement team on (07) 3346 3166.
About Alumni and community events
UQ alumni and community events take place in-person and online, across the globe, throughout the year. UQ alumni are invited to join the UQ ChangeMakers platform to access early event registrations, benefits and discounts.
